2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Toyota FJ Cruiser 2008

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2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser repairs by problem area

Engine (16%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (12%)

Chart based on 49 repairs.
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2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (11%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV

239-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range

53000 mi Water pump was replaced due to slow leak (first noted by Toyota tech around 40,000 miles) 
42780 mi Water pump leak of a 3 years old car (68000 km) 
22000 mi Pulleys replaced. 

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2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV

239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

228780 mi

C $905
Replace muffler and tailpipe 
39000 mi

US $325
Muffler had rusted out and needed replacement. Replaced with lifetime warranty one. 
76000 mi

C $700
Exhaust system 
105338 mi

C $5000
Alarm error with timing chain. Changed timing chain, sprockets, cooling pump 
47200 mi

US $600
Water pump replaced 

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2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Engine Problems

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